A Wine Tale of Two Cities: Jakarta and Bangkok(4)

            Very toasty nose with notes of roasted nuts, kaya (coconut and egg)
            jam and toffee pie.  Given the rich appearance of the nose, the
            palate is surprisingly elegant with some warm apple flavours coming
            though plus a nice touch of minerality.  Crisp backbone of acid and
            a long, chalky finish.  Drink now to 2019.  Tasted February 2009. 
            Patz & Hall 2001 Alder Springs Vineyard Chardonnay, Mendocino
            92 points
            The nose of this chardonnay is extraordinarily aromatic, with
            evolved honeyed scents blending with preserved mandarin peel and
            spice.  The palate fills the mouth with wonderful dried fruit
            flavours, pineapple and mango, complimented by medium to high
            acidity and a silky texture.  Medium to full body and a long fruity
            finish.  Drink now to 2011.  Tasted February 2009.
            Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1998
            89 points
            Deep garnet-black.  The nose is a little mute even given this wine抯
            youth, providing a moderate intensity of evolving aromas: game,
            earth, blackcurrant jam and a whiff of dried herbs.  The medium+
            bodied palate is gently styled with a medium+ level of finely
            grained tannins and medium+ acidity.  Mid-palate is a bit hollow and
            the finish perhaps not as long as I抎 expect.  Good wine but not
            exactly living up to its first growth status.  Drink now to 2025. 
            Tasted February 2009. 
            Chateau Pape-Clement 2003
            93 points
            Deep garnet.  Some cedar is still apparent on the very youthful
            nose, slightly masking the otherwise attractive cranberry, plums and
            cassis fruit aromas with a whiff of cloves.  The palate is well
            balanced with medium to high acidity and medium to firm, ripe,
            velvety tannins.  Long finish.  Drink now to 2025.  Tasted February
            2009.
            Chateau Montrose 2003
            94 points
            Deep garnet-black.  Barnyard and sweaty saddle aromas grapple with
            the warm cassis and cigar box notes at this formative stage.  The
            palate provides firm, finely grained tannins just the right amount
            of medium to high acid to support this dense, rich style.  Long,
            minerally finish with interesting nuances of iron ore.  Drink now to
            2028.  Tasted February 2009.
            Chateau Troplong-Mondot 2003
            94 points
            Very deep garnet-black.  Warm plum, cedar, tobacco and mocha make
            for a very alluring if somewhat contrasting nose on this young wine.
             The palate is very tight, with firm, slightly astringent tannins
            and the faintest touch of bitterness hinting over zealous
            extraction.  This is however a minor point as the wine is
            wonderfully rich, full bodied and concentrated, and aptly balanced
            by medium+ acidity.  Very long finish.  Drink now to 2028.  Tasted
            February 2009.